Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 43.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Las Juntas
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M2.7 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on August 2, 2025 at 18:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
5cb8f15f69621dc997e7070171972afe3cdd6aad
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-02 18:45:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.29000,
-85.03000
Temperature
30.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
43 km
43 km — deeper than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
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Poas Activity reported
Costa Rica
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 799 Catalogue entries
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